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SA · Mid Murray Council

Black Hill (SA), SA, 5353

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Suburb snapshot

Black Hill (SA) is a small locality in the Mid Murray area, home to around 45 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 44.4 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
45
Median age
55
Median household income / week
$669
Dwelling vacancy
42.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 45
Median monthly mortgage
$1,639
Employment rate
36.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
2
Against the person
1
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 45 residents
State safety percentile
60.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
17
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Assault Police1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

9 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Store area with associated fencing
    LOT 235 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling and Verandah (attached)
    LOT 2 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Detached dwelling
    LOT 335 SCHWERTIE RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • 9m x 6m shed with a 6m x 6m verandah, concrete under both areas, 10,000 litre rainwater tank septic tank and toilet
    LOT 368 SCHWERTIE RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • August 2023

  • Transportable dwelling
    LOT 232 QUARRY RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Residential Outbuilding (Shed)
    1967 BLACK HILL RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Ancillary Accommodation
    72 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • February 2022

  • Outbuilding (Studio)
    LOT 8 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • October 2021

  • Domestic Outbuilding
    2116 BLACK HILL RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • 9m x 6m shed with a 6m x 6m verandah, concrete under both areas, 10,000 litre rainwater tank septic tank and toiletplanningLOT 368 SCHWERTIE RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 12 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodationplanning72 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 06 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Detached dwellingplanningLOT 335 SCHWERTIE RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 16 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuildingplanning2116 BLACK HILL RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 20 Oct 2021 · Under Assessment
  • Dwelling and Verandah (attached)planningLOT 2 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 30 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Studio)planningLOT 8 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 13 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
  • Residential Outbuilding (Shed)planning1967 BLACK HILL RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 24 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Store area with associated fencingplanningLOT 235 ROCHOW RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 25 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Transportable dwellingplanningLOT 232 QUARRY RD BLACK HILL SA 5353Lodged 29 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • Assault Policecrime1

Data sources & freshness